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Escape to an adrenalin pumping walk on the wild side by visiting the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Here are four thrilling adventure resorts where you can race through the woods on ATV’s, zip line over trees, kayak whitewater rapids, and much more.

Wildman Adventure Resort is a premier outdoor adventure resort in northeast Wisconsin. Whitewater rafting trips down the Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers range from mild to wild. But whitewater rafting isn’t the only fun activity your group will find here. Take the sea kayak lake tour, soar through the trees on a zip line canopy tour or ride the trails on a guided UTV or snowmobile tour, the decision is yours! Try to defeat the challenging 60 foot high ropes course, scale the rock climbing courses or team up for some friendly competition at the Wildman Paintball Pursuit. Whew! Time to retreat to a rustic cabin or any of the wide variety of lodging available to refuel for the next day. There’s no shortage of thrills at Wildman Adventure Resort.

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort is a dream come true. Located in northeast Wisconsin, visitors can enjoy the challenge of the extensive mountain bike trail system. On the water, kayak and canoe the rapids or take a leisurely approach with a kayak river tour or family outing. When the snow flies, visitors have the option of enjoying the cross country ski trails or getting off trail with back country skiing and snowshoeing along the scenic Wolf River. After an exciting day outdoors enjoy the rustic northern charm of Bear Paw’s cozy accommodations.

Whitewater raft down the Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers with Thorntons Whitewater Rafting Resort and Campground. The exciting Peshtigo River guarantees crashing whitewater rapids and gentle stretches of river that allow rafters to view the beauty of northern Wisconsin, while the Menominee River offers a guided trip with class IV rapids. Visitors to this resort can fish in the morning, raft in the afternoon and then take on the paintball course! Thorntons offers a pet friendly campground and modern cottages for visitors.

No matter what season the Heartwood Conference Center and Retreat is perfect for the whole family. During the summer paddle or tube the winding Namekagon River, gear up for the mountain bike trails or hit the Namekagon National Disc Golf Course. For winter fun, experience over 20 kilometers of trails for hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Play a game of broomball or sled down Heartwood’s sliding hill, everyone in the family will be able to find something to do. Stay for a night or the week at Heartwood, nestled in 700 acres of Northwestern Wisconsin’s natural beauty.

Whether you prefer taking on whitewater rapids, dodging paintballs or escaping into the wilderness Wisconsin is the place to go. Visit any of these great northern Wisconsin resorts if you are feeling dauntless or even to kick back and relax. Don’t be tame, plan an adventure vacation in Wisconsin and let your wild side shine.